Bearded Iris (Continued) 
Marion Vaughn (K. Smith 1947) Clear soft lemon yellow. Flowers are medium- 
sized and always have a cool, crisp appearance. Midseason. 36”. $4.00 
Marquita (Cayeux 1931) An amoena type in cream and watermelon rose. Its lumi- 
nous cream standards are the last word in serene but warm exquisiteness. The 
watermelon-rose falls are veined rather than solidly colored. A lovely iris. 50c 
Mary Randall (Fay 1951) This deep rose pink self with bright tangerine-red beard 
is a new color in iris. ‘Bengal Rose” in the Royal H.S. Color Chart. Flowers 
are large, and have a thickness of petal seen in few iris. Haft is very wide 
and free from markings. Falls are round and flaring with rippled edge. 
Standards are well-formed and hold together firmly. The form of this flower 
is near perfection. Flowers are well spaced on strong, nicely branched, 36-inch 
stems. Plants are large and vigorous with good foliage. Midseason. $20.00 
Mary Vernon (McKee 1942) A fine full-petaled variegata blend. Standards antique 
gold, falls blended ruby red and gold. Very showy in the garden, Midseason. 37”. 
$1.00 
Master Charles (Williamson 1943) A rich, glowing mulberry iris, with a definite 
charm and flare to the form. The flower has a wonderful sheen that gives it a 
glowing, rich effect. Color is excellent and it does not fade. Standards are a 
true purple, with overlaying black sheen blending to madder brown at base. 
Falls a rich purple, overlaid velvety black, blending to madder brown at haft. 
Beard a mulberry purple, tipped brown. Vigorous, free flowering and excel- 
lently branched. 38’. 75¢ 
Mattie Gates (Sass Brothers 1946) Standards of cool canary yellow and white falls 
with edgings of yellow. A very distinctive iris. Midseason. 36’. Received Hon- 
orable Mention, American Iris Society, in 1946. $5.00 
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